| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| apathy |
lack of interest or feeling. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| entity |
anything that exists objectively and distinctly, whether nonliving or living; thing or being. |
| evenhanded |
fair and impartial in the treatment of others; equitable. |
| gesticulation |
the act or an instance of using hand movements, as to add emphasis or expressiveness to speech. |
| infighting |
conflict or rivalry, often concealed, within an organization or group. |
| interdependent |
relying on or needing one another. |
| lobbyist |
one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote. |
| manifold |
abundant and varied. |
| parochial |
narrow or limited in scope or viewpoint; provincial. |
| premonition |
an advance sign or warning; forewarning. |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |
| sheaf |
a bound bundle of cut grain. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |